Weekend One on One

An expert is warning that U.S. President's Donald Trump "astonishing U-turn" after agreeing to meet with Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine is an "alarming development". In this edition of Weekend One on One, Nigel Gould-Davies, a senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, explains that the symbology of holding the summit in Alaska was clear,...

For Jolly Duong, the goal of being a Paralympian is now in his sights.

Around the world, fertility rates are dropping. The rate for each generation to replace itself is an average of 2.1 births per woman - and many countries are well below that figure. Does it matter? Surely reducing the population will make the Earth's resources go further? In this edition of Weekend One on One we hear from Associate Professor Michael Giarrusso from the University of Texas, who says...

As a 14-year-old Kalani Artis was searching for direction. Dropping out of school young, he was also experiencing challenges with anxiety. A counsellor put him onto the music and mentoring programs run by Musicians Making a Difference - and it completed transformed the future direction of his life. The singer-songwriter is now 10 years past graduating from the program, but recently returned for a...

Mistrust, fear and systematic barriers, these are the reasons why Victorians experiencing racism are hesitant to report the incidents, according to a new study by Victoria University. It also found that almost eight in ten people didn't know where or how to report racism, while nine in ten people believe that reporting would result in no change. What could be done to encourage people to speak up a...

An art exhibition in Melbourne is showcasing the work of three Aboriginal sisters in a collection entitled 'Connected Through Country'. Artists Amunda, Grace and Myra Gorey own their own art collective called No Fixed Gallery, which is dedicated to celebrating 65,000 years of Arrernte culture through contemporary art. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Biwa Kwan spoke with Amunda Gorey about t...

Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle have tested a new HIV vaccine using mRNA, the technology behind many COVID-19 vaccines. Scientists say results from the early-stage clinical trial offer hope for significant progress in the global effort to develop a safe and effective HIV vaccine. For this episode of Weekend One on One, Angelica Waite has been speaking with Associate P...

Labor’s new Member for Calwell says recognising a Palestinian state is more than symbolic, promising to take the fight up with his party room. Basem Abdo’s parents are Palestinian refugees who fled to Kuwait before coming to Australia. He sat down with SBS News for his first interview since the May election.

The Trump administration has announced several new tariff deals in the last few days, but many more are still in negotiations. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Terrence Guay, clinical professor of international business and the director of the center for Global Business Studies at Penn State looks at the current tariff situation, how the deals are affecting the American consumer and the loom...

A landmark report released this week has found Indigenous businesses are helping to make progress on Closing the Gap targets, creating $42.6 billion in social value each year. That means every dollar invested equates to $3.66 in social value. The report by Supply Nation, which runs the largest directory of Indigenous businesses in Australia, says it leads to improved mental health conditions, incr...

Australians at higher risk of lung cancer are being urged to take advantage of a new screening program that has launched this month. The scan will be free for patients under Medicare bulk-billing through GPs, with eligibility to be determined by age - those between 50 and 70 - and smoking history. It is the first new national cancer screening program in nearly 20 years. Lung cancer is Australia’s...

From 1 July, the minimum superannuation an employer will be required to pay will be 12%. Australians eligible for government-funded Parental Leave Pay will also be paid superannuation for the first time, the Australian Taxation Office to pay the 12 % guarantee directly into their super fund. Former Treasurer Wayne Swan, who now works for a superannuation fund, announced the 9 to 12% increases in 2...

Heart failure is a growing problem with at least half a million Australians living with it at any given time - and more than 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Heart failure is responsible for approximately 61,000 deaths annually, numbers that are likely to increase with the growing and ageing population. Advocates say they are worried a lack of awareness about the condition is leaving Australi...

Movies like 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon' are Hollywood action adventure movies which sees the world threatened by complete destruction due to the impact of a giant asteroid, where a hero - like Bruce Willis in Armageddon - is sent to save the world from an approaching asteroid. Monday June 30th is World Asteroid Day - so what is the chance that we might all be wiped out by an asteroid... and do...

In a wide-ranging interview with SBS News, Tehran's top diplomat in Canberra referred to US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities as "unprovoked and against international law". Ahmad Sadeghi says Australians who remain stranded in Iran are being provided with a way to transit to the Azerbaijan border, where they are getting consular support. He's told SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna H...

The world is waiting to see what Iran's response will be to the US strikes on its nuclear sites. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the attacks were an "outrageous, grave, and unprecedented violation" of the U-N charter and international law. He says Iran is weighing its options for retaliation and would consider diplomacy only after carrying out its response to the US strikes on its nucl...

Our fascination with prehistoric worlds is all to obvious with the release of latest Jurassic World blockbuster Rebirth. We might think we're familiar with all the giant creatures which wandered our planet millions of years ago thanks to series like 'Walking with Dinosaurs', but scientists are still discovering new species. The latest find is a lizard which lived about 76 million years ago in the...

A phone service for refugees in Australia says demand has risen as conflicts have intensified around the world. Jorge Aroche is a clinical psychologist and CEO of a non-profit called STARTTS, which provides culturally relevant mental health support to those who have experienced torture or other traumatic events before arriving in Australia or as past of their refugee journey. The organisation's ph...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not get the chance to meet with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit, with the US President leaving Canada early due to the conflict between Iran and Israel. It means it could be months until the first face to face meeting between the two occurs.

The Liberal Party is losing young voters - and fast. Now, for the first time, a woman is leading the party, with Sussan Ley tasked with rebuilding the Liberals after a devasatating election loss. The Feed sat down with her to talk about mental health in public life, leading a party that has been called out for having a “woman problem”, and whether the Liberals can reconnect with a generation that’...

In Australia, there are many clinical psychosexual therapists, counsellors and sexuality educators working in the frontline to help people navigate sex and related issues. With national campaigns such as Teach Us Consent in recent years, Australians have become more open to talk about sexuality and respectful relationships. But experts say there's still a long way to go. In this week's Weekend One...

A significant new report has been released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies tracking the long-term employment struggles faced by refugee workers. Sandra Fulloon spoke to report author John Van Kooy about his team's findings.

Every year, hundreds gather to mark the Myall Creek massacre in New South Wales. Once a no-go zone, today a memorial stands at the site as a tribute to the group of 28 unarmed Aboriginal people killed by a gang of stockmen on 10 June 1838. It was one of 438 sites where the mass killing of Aboriginal Australians took place during the period called the Frontier Wars, between 1788 and 1930. The event...

After years of campaigning, Stolen Generations survivor Tony Hansen says the establishment of a redress scheme in Western Australia is a milestone moment.

The Albanese government says it's taking a new approach to multicultural affairs this term - moving the ministry into cabinet, and establishing a new Office for Multicultural Affairs.